In a statement posted to Facebook (Via Alternative Nation), Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron wrote, “My dark knight is gone. Thank you for the incredible outpouring of kindness and love.”

Meanwhile, Cornell’s Temple Of The Dog bandmate Mike McCready (also of Pearl Jam) has told the Seattle Times, “Chris Cornell painted in song the darkness and beauty of life in Seattle.

“Chris means a lot to me today, as he trusted me to play on Temple. He handed me a dream in getting to actually play on beautiful songs. Informed how I would play on Pearl Jam records in the future, I believe. Gave me the break into the music business I’d wanted since I was 11. He was a friend I will miss. I miss you, brother.”

Cornell’s Audioslave bandmate Tom Morello has also penned a poem in Cornell’s honour, which you can read in full below. Pearl Jam have also honoured Cornell by posting a photo of him and his dog to their Facebook page, which you can also see below.